Marathon Day is two days away!!! GAH and I recently found out my iron was low, so I decided it was time to try and take on steak.  Usually I just leave this to my dad or a restaurant but enough was enough!  I am a strong woman and cook and I can cook a…

Life has a very good way of getting in the way, and everyone has a list of things that get cut first when they are stressed and crunched for time.  For most people, those things are food and exercise.  Well don’t do that any longer!  Have a quick healthy dinner in a matter of minutes.…

This morning started off right with a tug of war competition.  And to start the day off like that you have to start off on the right foot, and for me that meant a solid breakfast.  It is funny to think that I used to never eat eggs and now they are becoming my go…

Every week I go visit my happy place; Haymarket.  The fresh veggies and fruits, mixed with the end of the week, just make it my favorite place to be.  I never know what I may bring home or what new thing I will try.  This week I brought home a beautiful eggplant and with my…

Have I mentioned I love my new toy? Well if I haven’t here is another recipe that features my new toy the mandolin. I needed something relatively quick as I was running to a meeting but didn’t feel like sacrificing flavor and freshness just to have a quick meal.  This slaw is spicy and cool,…

Wow, what a long title, fills your mouth with words, and this recipe will fill your mouth with wonderful flavors! This is the second time I’ve tried to make a poached egg, and I have definitely found a better method this time! This recipe is another take on a great brunch classic. After eating really…

Yes, you read that right.  Pesto made from radish greens.  The lowly radish green goes completely unnoticed, but it will no longer be tossed aside with the rest of the trash, it will stand tall and elevate the caliber of your ordinary pesto!  Lately I have trying to adopt a “waste not want not” attitude.…